How to pronounce flawless
Say it like FLAW-lus. Flawless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAW).
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- FLAW
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flawless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flawless
American and British speakers say flawless in essentially the same way: /ˈflɔləs/ in the US and /ˈflɔːləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAW-lus.
What does flawless mean?
- without a flaw“a flawless gemstone”
Where does flawless come from?
From flaw + -less (suffix meaning ‘without (something)’).
Questions about saying flawless
How do you pronounce flawless?
Say FLAW-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɔləs/. In British English it is /ˈflɔːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flawless?
Flawless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAW). Broken into parts: FLAW · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say flawless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɔləs/ and the British form is /ˈflɔːləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.